Caryomyia conoidea
Gagné, 2008
Caryomyia conoidea is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, described by Gagné in 2008. The Caryomyia comprises gall midges that induce galls on hickory trees (Carya spp.). As a member of this genus, C. conoidea is presumed to be associated with hickory , though specific details about its remain limited in published literature. The species is documented in the iNaturalist database with 140 observations, indicating it is encountered with some frequency by naturalists.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caryomyia conoidea: /kærɪˈoʊmiə koʊˈnɔɪdiə/
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Ecological Role
As a gall midge, Caryomyia conoidea likely functions as a gall-former on hickory trees (Carya spp.), inducing abnormal plant growth that provides shelter and food for developing larvae. This interaction represents a specialized plant-insect relationship characteristic of the .